The exponential digitization of medical data has led to a transformation of the practice of medicine. This development in particular raises new complex issues surrounding health ICT. The proper use of
The lack of adherence to medication is a growing public health problem worldwide and is costing many patients their good health and healthcare systems billions of dollars. Analytical Chemistry for Ass
Industrial Catalytic Processes for Fine and Specialty Chemicals provides a comprehensive methodology and state-of-the art toolbox for industrial catalysis. The book begins by introducing the reader to
RFID, Wireless Sensors Using Ultra-Wideband Technology explores how RFID-based technologies are becoming the first choice to realize the last (wireless) link in the chain between each element and the
Management of Hemostasis and Coagulopathies for Surgical and Critically Ill Patientsoffers a concise guide to a sub-specialty of transfusion medicine from the clinical laboratory perspective. It focus
Qualitative Analysis of Nonsmooth Dynamics: A Simple Discrete System with Unilateral Contact and Coulomb Friction explores the effects of small and large deformations to understand how shocks, sliding
Researchers’ knowledge of gliomas continues to advance rapidly at both the basic and translational levels, andGliomas provides a thorough overview of the evolving fields of tumor biology and clinical
Through three detailed chapters, this book outlines the functions and capabilities of static converters such as sensors used in protection devices and energy storage devices with a thorough revie
Spectral Methods in Transition Metal Complexes: Developments in Electronic, IR, NMR & EPR provides a conceptual understanding of how to interpret the optical UV-vis, vibrational EPR, and NMR spectrosc
This book addresses environmental changes and how they reconfigure society’s relationship to the future. It argues that Man does not build “his future alone: instead, environmental changes are also pr
Biotechnology for Biofuel Production and Optimization presents the latest information on biofuel production, an important field of research that seeks to help us reduce our dependence on fossil fuels
Wetlands for Water Pollution Control, Second Edition, covers the fundamental science and engineering principles relevant to the drainage and treatment of both storm and wastewater. Standard and novel
This book presents an overview of traffic anomaly detection analysis, allowing you to monitor security aspects of multimedia services. The author's approach is based on the analysis of
A traditional and often underestimated mission, learning services provision is increasingly being perceived by libraries, archives, museums and companies as an invaluable strategy to facilitate knowle
Information security practitioners are faced with a never-ending stream of threats and attacks, and need to be aware of how these threats and attacks are continually evolving. One of the primary chall
Controlling USB Flash Drive Controllers is a concise overview of the security threats posed to organizations and networks by the ubiquity of USB Flash Drives used as storage devices. These handheld si
Building Intelligent Information Systems Software shows scientists and engineers how to build applications that model complex information, data, and knowledge without the need for coding. Traditional
Data mapping in a data warehouse is the process of creating a link between two distinct data models’ (source and target) tables/attributes. Data mapping is required at many stages of DW life-cycle to
Neutron Scattering - Magnetic and Quantum Phenomena provides detailed coverage of the application of neutron scattering in condensed matter research. The book's primary aim is to enable researchers in
Turning BYOD Risk into Mobile Security Strength is a concise overview of the security threats posed to enterprise networks by BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies. BYOD is becoming a common policy fo
Hacking ZWave and Home Automation Systems is a concise overview of the security threats posed to the ZWave wireless communications protocol, which is widely used by Home Automation Systems. ZWave is a
Hacking the Big Four Databases is a concise overview of the security threats posed to the four primary databases used for storage of key financial and enterprise-sensitive customer data. These vital d
Environmental and Health Issues in Unconventional Oil and Gas Development offers a unique and unbiased perspective relevant to a variety of stakeholders on the use of directional drilling and hydrauli
Google is the most popular search engine ever created, but Google’s search capabilities are so powerful, they sometimes discover content that no one ever intended to be publicly available on the Web,
Prostate Cancer, Science and Clinical Practice, Second Edition, continues to be an important translational reference that bridges the gap between science and clinical medicine. It reviews the biologic
Predictive microbiology primarily deals with the quantitative assessment of microbial responses at a macroscopic or microscopic level, but also involves the estimation of how likely an individual or p
Corrosion-under-insulation (CUI) refers to the external corrosion of piping and vessels that occurs underneath externally clad/jacketed insulation as a result of the penetration of water. By its very
Liquid Acquisition Devices for Advanced In-Space Cryogenic Propulsion Systems discusses the importance of reliable cryogenic systems, a pivotal part of everything from engine propulsion to fuel deposi
Medical Textile Materials provides the latest information on technical textiles and how they have found a wide range of medical applications, from wound dressings and sutures, to implants and tissue s
Microbial Electrochemical and Fuel Cells: Fundamentals and Applications contains the most updated information on bio-electrical systems and their ability to drive an electrical current by mimicking ba
Maximizing Electronic Resources Management in Libraries: Applying Business Process Management examines the use of Business Process Management (BPM) and the ways it can be beneficially applied to elect
Characterisation and Design of Tissue Scaffolds offers scientists a useful guide on the characterization of tissue scaffolds, detailing what needs to be measured and why, how such measurements can be
Neurocutaneous Syndromes provides the most updated and comprehensive resource on the disorders that lead to the growth of tumors in various parts of the body, those caused by the abnormal development
Energy Management Principles: Applications, Benefits, Savings, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles and systematic processes of maintaining and improving energy effici
Valuation: Theories and Concepts provides an understanding on how to value companies that employ non-standard accounting procedures, particularly companies in emerging markets and those that require a
Advances in Physical Organic Chemistry series of volumes is the definitive resource for authoritative reviews of work in physical organic chemistry. It aims to provide a valuable source of information
Digital communications plays an important role in numerical transmission systems due to the proliferation of radio beams, satellite, optic fibbers, radar, and mobile wireless systems.This book provide
In the past few decades, friction material engineering has become more sophisticated with many tests and techniques to investigate the properties of the materials and their counterparts before, during
Design for the Unexpected: From Holonic Manufacturing Systems Towards a Humane Mechatronics Society presents new, even revolutionary, ideas to managing production and production systems which may fund
This book presents the challenges and the latest advances in the wireless Public Safety Networks (PSNs) field; networks established by the authorities to either prepare the population for an eminent c
